Afghanistan Test and New Zealand ODIs Postponed
Cricket Australia has confirmed the postponement of the Australian men’s Test match against Afghanistan and three One-Day Internationals against New Zealand until the 2021-22 season.
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Shpageeza 2020: Eagles stamp class to claim Shpageeza title
Kabul Eagles held their nerves to win this year's edition of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League, with a narrow nine-run win over Mis-e-Ainak Knights at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
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Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 224 runs as Rashid Khan stars with the ball
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 224 runs late on the 5th day of this historic Test in Chittagong today
Afghanistan edging towards an historic Test win against Bangladesh
Afghanistan are edging towards an historic Test win against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
Afghanistan have another good day against Bangladesh in Chittagong
Bangladesh added just 9 runs to their overnight score and were bowled out for 205 in their 1st innings
Bangladesh trail Afghanistan by 148 runs with 2 wickets remaining at close of play on Day 2
Rashid Khan bowled Afghanistan into a match winning position on day two of the only Test between Bangladesh and Afghanistan
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Shpageeza 2020: Afghan leads Dragons into second qualifier
Band-e-Amir Dragons got a second chance to enter the final of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League with a 76 run win over Bost Defenders in the eliminator clash at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Shpageeza 2020: Eagles storm into final
Kabul Eagles stormed into the final of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League by beating Mis-e-Ainak Knights by four wickets at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Shpageeza 2020: Defenders openers blank out Sharks
Bost Defenders' openers Imran Janat and Karim Janat shared a brilliant unbroken opening stand to star in their side's 10-wicket win over Amo Sharks in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Shpageeza 2020: Eagles go top of the table with compact win
Kabul Eagles went top of the points table in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League with a six wicket win over Speen Ghar Tigers at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Sunday morning.
Shpageeza 2020: Zadran, Shahidi star for Sharks massive triumph
Mis-e-Ainak Knights registered a comprehensive 131 run win over Amo Sharks in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Saturday evening.
Shpageeza 2020: Shinwari's experience does the trick for Eagles
Kabul Eagles registered a narrow two wicket win over Band-e-Amir Dragons in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Shpageeza 2020: Naib's histrionics outshines Shahzad's blitzkrieg
Bost Defenders captain Gulbadin Naib staged a fantastic recovery act for his side as they registered a fine come from behind four wicket win over Mis-e-Ainak Knights at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Shpageeza 2020: Dragons lord over Tigers
Band-e-Amir Dragons posted an impressive seven wicket win over Speen Ghar Tigers in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Shpageeza 2020: Gurbaz leads from the front for Eagles
Rahmanullah Gurbaz led from the front as Kabul Eagles registered a comprehensive 61 run win over Amo Sharks in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Shpageeza 2020: Teenaged Surkhorodi emerges as new star
Teenaged opener Tamim Surkhorodi starred in Speen Ghar Tigers' narrow five run win over Bost Defenders in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.
Shpageeza 2020: Knights script a massive win over Tigers
Mis-e-Ainak Knights registered a comprehensive 58 run win over Speen Ghar Tigers in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Shpageeza 2020: Ghani, bowlers script Dragons win
Led by opener Usman Ghani's brilliant 57 Band-e-Amir Dragons beat Amo Sharks by seven wickets in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League on Wednesday at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.
Shpageeza 2020: Ashraf spins a web around Defenders
Sharafuddin Ashraf's excellent left-arm spin helped script a terrific nine wicket win for Band-e-Amir Dragons over Bost Defenders in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Shpageeza 2020: Zadran stars in Eagles triumph
Opener Noor Ali Zadran starred in Kabul Eagles' four-wicket win over Mis-e-Ainak Knights in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Shpageeza 2020: Shirzad, Naib star in Defenders' win
Bost Defenders registered an impressive 57-run win over Kabul Defenders in the third match of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Shpageeza 2020: Sadiq stars in Tigers' impressive win
Speen Ghar Tigers registered a comprehensive 49-run win over Amo Sharks thanks to their captain Karim Sadiq's excellent spell in the second match of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Shpageeza 2020: Knights hold nerve in opening game
Mis Ainak Knights started off their campaign in the Shpageeza Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium with a thrilling one-run win over Band-e-Amir Dragons field on the opening day of the tournament.
Shpageeza T20 Cricket League 2020: Full squads, Fixtures & Preview: All you need to know
The 8th edition of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League kick-starts in Kabul from September 6.
Afghanistan players are to stay on to the end of Hero CPL 2020
The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) extends its thanks to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) for ensuring that the Afghan players who are taking part in this year’s tournament ....
APC: Shahidullah leads Khost to title
Khost Province won the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 beating Nangarhar Province in the final by five wickets.
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Maidan Wardak trounce by Faryab by 22 runs
Maidan Wardak Province registered a well-earned 22 run win over Faryab Province
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Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Tariq Stanikzai scripts Nangarhar's impressive win
Tariq Stanikzai's all-round performance helped Nangarhar Province beat Kandahar Province by 53 runs
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Farmanullah's all-round effort seals the deal for Kabul
Kabul Province's Farmanullah starred with an all-round performance in a three wicket win over Khost Province
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Dastagir leads from the front for Helmand
Helmand Province captain Dastagir Khan starred in a comprehensive win for his side over Balkh Province.
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Saleem spells Faryab's narrow win
Fast bowler Mohammad Saleem's terrific spell aided Faryab Province's narrow six run win over Nangarhar Province in a Group B clash in the Afghansitan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 on Sunday afternoon.
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Zazai stars for Maidan Wardak
Opener Mirwais Zazai led from the front as he helped script a six wicket win for Maidan Wardak Province over Kandahar Province
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Ziaur Rahman spells doom for Balkh
Ziaur Rahman's devastating spell led the way in Khost Province beating Balkh Province by six wickets in the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020.
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Sahak's all-round effort seals the deal for Helmand
Helmand Province prevailed over Kabul Province in a Group A match in the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 thanks to Rahimullah Sahak's all-round effort.
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Zakhail scripts Faryab's hard earned win
Zahid Zakhail's brilliant all-round effort helped Faryab Province start their campaign in the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 with a hard fought 20 run win over Kandahar Province.
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Shahs lord over Maidan with tremendous efforts
Nangarhar Province started their campaign in Group B of the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 in fine style with a massive 84 run win over Maidan Wardak Province.
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup Match 2: Kabul begin campaign in style
Kabul Province started its campaign in the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup with a five wicket win over Balkh Province
Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup: Atal scripts easy Khost win
Bakhtar Atal's fine spell helped Khost Province beat Helmand Province by nine wickets in the opening match of the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup Grade One Tournament 2020
Afghanistan's Provincial Challenge Cup (Grade I): Full squads, Fixtures & Preview: All you need to know
Get ready to witness some live cricket action from Afghanistan as 8 teams are set to take on each other in 15 matches over 10 days, starting August 13.
Who would have predicted that: India, Afghanistan play out a tie at 2018 Asia Cup in MS Dhoni's 200th ODI as captain
In MS Dhoni's last ODI as captain, he oversaw the fifth tied match under his leadership.
Who would have predicted that: Shapoor Zadran 4/24 bags best figures by Afghanistan bowler on ODI debut
Shapoor Zadran starts his run-up quite close to the boundary, just like his bowling idol.
CWC 2019 Recap: Shakib's fifty & fifer take Bangladesh to easy win against Afghanistan
In the 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the batting effort from the Tigers was steady. Their 262-run total set the match up well, given the team's potent bowling attack.
CWC 2019 Recap: South Africa register their first win, finally
Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first after winning the toss in the 21st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and his bowlers didn't disappoint
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Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Afghanistan's Test debut against India began
June 15, 2018 - If one just keeps harping on about how momentous an occasion this was for Afghanistan and how much it meant to the players and the nation, the significance of the match may still not hit home.
Who would have predicted that: Mohammad Nabi puts on a T20 batting masterclass against Ireland
The 2nd T20I of the Afghanistan series against Ireland in 2019 had yielded 472 runs and only 9 wickets
CWC 2019 Recap: Finch and Cummins too good for flat Afghanistan
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
CWC 2019 Recap: With Kane at the helm, Kiwis complete hat-trick of wins
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
Afghanistan's National Players training camp photos
22 National players started their camp in four separate phases a day that each phase consist 5 - 6 players only.
Afghanistan's National Players to start month long training camp today
Afghan National players will take part in a month-long training camp Organized by Afghanistan Cricket Board in Kabul Cricket Stadium from today.
5 Questions with Cricket World: Afghanistan can get to T20 World Cup semis, we have a great team - Hazratullah Zazai
Afghanistan opener Hazratullah Zazai, best known for hitting 6 sixes in an over in the inaugural season of the Afghanistan Premier League.....
Cricket Australia confident of hosting safe 2020-21 men’s and women’s International Schedule
Cricket Australia is confident of hosting a safe and successful summer after announcing its 2020-21 men’s and women’s international schedule.
ICC Guidelines for Resumption of Cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has published guidelines for the safe resumption of cricket to assist its Members in restarting cricket activity in their countries as government restrictions owing to COVID-19 start to relax.
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International cricket's return after Covid-19 outbreak: Countries all discussing resumption
There have been encouraging signs of international cricket's return from each of England, West Indies, Pakistan, India, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Even an IPL in September-November is very much a possibility.
ICC Cricket Committee recommends prohibition of saliva to shine the ball
The ICC Cricket Committee today recommended changes to ICC regulations to mitigate the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus, and protect the safety of players and match officials....
CWC 2019 Recap: Afghanistan end World Cup campaign with unwanted record
In a dead rubber, all West Indian batsmen except Chris Gayle succeeded. Each of Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder got starts but none of them could go on to make a big one.
ICC to host Chief Executives Committee meeting via conference call on Thursday April 23rd
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will host a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting via conference call on Thursday 23 April.
CWC 2019 Recap: Shami's hat-trick saves India embarrassment against Afghanistan
After electing to bowl first at Hampshire, India were surprised to find a surface that was quite slow and runs were way harder to come by than they would have expected. The in-form Rohit Sharma was cleaned up Mujeeb early on and upping the ante was a struggle for India from there on.
CWC 2019 Recap: Eoin Morgan turns on beast mode
When the opposition captain smokes 148 off just 71 balls at a strike rate of over 200, takes down your best bowler and when you come out to bat, you are greeted with Mark Wood and Jofra Archer consistently breaching the 90 mph mark, as Afghanistan, there isn't much you can do.
Covid-19 – All You Need to Know - Useful Links and Resource Centres Around the World
We know we are in uncertain times right now around the world and that we have all spent the last few days trying to understand this new world - whilst at the same time dealing with day to day work tasks and family commitments at home.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021: Full match schedule announced
A Trans-Tasman face-off at Wellington’s iconic Basin Reserve is one of the highlights of a 31-match schedule announced at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021
Six by Kevin O’Brien off last ball makes it a truly Super Over for Ireland
Ireland Men’s cricket team broken a 7-year hoodoo in a dramatic last ball Super Over victory against Afghanistan at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida today.
2nd T20I Afghanistan v Ireland: Afghanistan beat Ireland by 21 runs
Ireland Men’s cricket team has failed to capitalise on a promising start, going down by 21 runs to Afghanistan
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020: Sunday 8 March 2020 - The day women’s cricket changed forever
In fact, that’s an understatement - the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 Final will be seen as the day which marked the dawn of a new era for women’s sport worldwide.
ICC aim for 1 million more girls playing cricket in the next year
The International Cricket Council today launched 100% Cricket, a 12-month campaign dedicated to the promotion of women’s cricket
Afghanistan v Ireland T20Is 2020: Preview, Cricket Match Schedule, Squads and Fantasy Predictions
All you need to know about the Afghanistan v Ireland, 2020 series to be played in India comprising three T20I games to be played on March 6, 8 and 10.
Shapoor Zadran's last chance saloon for T20 World Cup
32-year-old Zadran would know that he has to make a mark in the three T20Is against Ireland on the 6th, 8th and the 10th of March at the Greater Noida Ground in India to extend his international career.
Ireland Men's Squad Announced for Afghanistan Series
Cricket Ireland today announced the 14-player squad that will travel to India to play a three-match men’s T20 International series against Afghanistan.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Update: Afghanistan take 7th place in win over South Africa
Afghanistan ended their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign on a high as victory over the hosts saw them finish seventh in South Africa.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: South Africa looking to finish on a high against Afghanistan
South Africa under-19s will conclude their 2020 ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup journey when they take on Afghanistan in the Super League seventh-place play-off match
Pakistan set up India semi-final with assured Afghanistan win
Mohammad Huraira was the stand-out man for the side in green, with a swashbuckling half-century setting his country well on the way after they limited their opponents to just 189, a final-four clash against India their reward.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Huraira half-century secures Pakistan S-F spot against India
A half-century from Mohammad Huraira on debut secured Pakistan U19 a six-wicket win against Afghanistan U19
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Super League and Plate get underway in South Africa
There’s nowhere better to learn your trade as a young player than knock-out cricket and that’s what awaits emerging stars at the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: India win as other matches rained off
Clinical India keep marching on while rain washes out two matches.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan & Pakistan qualify - wins for New Zealand & South Africa
Afghanistan and Pakistan will both compete in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League after maintaining their perfect group-stage records in South Africa.
Shafiqullah Ghafari six-for steals the show to stun SA U19s in World Cup opener
Shafiqullah Ghafari claimed career-best figures of six for 15 for Afghanistan under-19s as they sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the opening match of the ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup in Kimberley on Friday.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Warm-up wins South Africa, Afghanistan, India & Pakistan
South Africa and Afghanistan warmed up for the opening game of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with victories in their final preparation games before the curtain-raiser.
ICC U19 World Cup Warm-Up matches - India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all Win
Group A rivals India and Sri Lanka claimed contrasting wins on the opening day of warm-up action ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 in South Africa.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2020: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Tournament Predictions
All you need to know about the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020, comprising 16 teams who will compete in a total of 48 ODIs, starting in South Africa on January 17.
U19 Cricket World Cup Group D Preview: South Africa look to shine on home soil
South Africa will be hoping to get their second hosting of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup off to the perfect start when they face Afghanistan in the opening match of the tournament.
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Marnus Labuschagne moves into top five of MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings
Australian batsman among those making strides in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Players' Rankings announced today.
Jason Holder’s interview after the West Indies beat Afghahistan by 9 wickets
West Indies captain Jason Holder spoke to members of the media after his team beat Afghanistan by nine wickets on the third day of the one-off Test match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
West Indies wrap up Test win against Afghanistan by 9 wickets
The West Indies wrapped up their Test win against Afghanistan by 9 wickets today after bowling them out for just 120 in their second innings.
Shamarh Brooks spoke to the media after Day 2 - WI vs AFG Test match
West Indies middle-order batsman Shamarh Brooks spoke to CWI Media after the second day of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
West Indies on top after Day 1 against Afghanistan in Test at the Ekana Cricket Stadium
The West Indies trailed Afghanistan by 119 runs with 8 wickets remaining, at the close of play, on the first day of their Test match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, having bowled out Afghanistan for 187 earlier in the day.
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West Indies training session prior to 2nd Test against Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium
West Indies are preparing for the Test match against Afghanistan to be played at the same venue from November 27 to December 1.
West Indies v Afghanistan Cricket Board XI Day 3- Match Drawn
The three-day tour match between the West Indies and the Afghanistan Cricket Board XI ended in a draw today.
McGrath Foundation and Movember to be part of two T20 World Cups in 2020
With two ICC T20 World Cups coming to Australia in 2020, the event has appointed two major national organisations as local charity partners.
Afghanistan won the 3rd T20I against the West Indies by 29 runs to take Series 2-1
A fantastic innings from 17-year-old Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring 79 from 52 balls lead Afghanistan to 29 run win over the West Indies, as Afghanistan take T20I series 2-1
Afghanistan beat West Indies by 41 runs in 2nd T20I
Afghanistan hit back to beat the West Indies by 41 runs in 2nd T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow and level the series 1-1
Keemo Paul to replace Fabian Allen for two T20Is vs Afghanistan
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today named Keemo Paul as the replacement for Fabian Allen in the T20 International Series against Afghanistan.
West Indies beat Afghanistan by 30 runs in 1st T20I
Powerful innings from Evin Lewis 68 and Kieron Pollard 32* steered the West Indies to victory over Afghanistan in the 1st T20I in Lucknow.
West Indies beat Afghanistan by five wickets to take the series 3-0
Shai Hope's hundred helped West Indies complete a 3-0 whitewash as they beat Afghanistan by five wickets in the final ODI in Lucknow. The last time they whitewashed a team was against Bangladesh in 2014...
West indies beat Afghanistan by 47 runs in 2nd ODI at Lucknow
A top all-round performance by the West Indies saw them home to a convincing 47 run win over Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI at Lucknow earlier today.
Chase and Hope help Windies start with a win in Azizi Bank ODI Cup against Afghanistan
A match-winning partnership between Roston Chase and Shai Hope helped West Indies beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in the first match of Azizi Bank ODI Cup at ABV Stadium, Lucknow.
Afghanistan v West Indies in India: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Series Predictions
All you need to know about the Afghanistan v West Indies in India series comprising 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is and a one-off Test.
Afghanistan Squad for West Indies Series in India: Hits and misses
The Afghanistan cricket team, being the most inspirational cricketing story of this century, attracts attention whenever they are set to play.
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